The Latest Breaking News from Matt Thistlethwaite

Labor is in damage control over falling house prices. Why not take credit instead?

In the long term Chalmers, O’Neil and Albanese will want to own any improvement in intergenerational equity, so maybe it’s better to start now

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say

Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became law

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17

Rationing not yet on the cards as fuel outlook worsens

Australia has been reassured by a key trading partner its fuel supplies are not at risk as other nations look to limit exports to support domestic markets.

AAP · Mar 22

Government 'doing more' to help bring Australians home

Efforts to assist Australians to return from the Middle East conflict are being stepped up by the federal government, with buses to cities with open airspace.

AAP · Mar 7

Expulsion threat over Labor's alleged anti-Semitism

Labor is under pressure to stamp out hatred after an internal letter to its leaders urged action on allegations of anti-Semitism within the party.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Australian Govt Promises Stricter Migration Checks To Block Antisemitic Visitors

“We’ll certainly look at the migration settings to make sure that no one who has antisemitic views comes to Australia, and migrates to Australia. The challenge is: how you identify that?”

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2025

Government ‘deeply concerned’ about safety of Australians aboard Gaza flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla is aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver aid

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025

PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting

Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Anthony Albanese ‘Pursuing’ Phone Call With Benjamin Netanyahu After Palestine Marches

“Australian politics has underestimated how strongly Australians feel about this issue,” Labor politician Ed Husic said.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 4, 2025

Albo plays King and gives republic the royal flush

Doubt has been cast over the future of Australia's republic movement as the government steps away from the issue, but desire for change could soon reignite.

AAP · Jul 29, 2024